Overview
A rebellious teenager, future Beatle John Lennon lives with his Aunt Mimi in working-class mid-1950s Liverpool, England. Mimi's husband suddenly dies, and John spies his mother Julia at the funeral. Despite Mimi's misgivings, John intends to have a real relationship with his mother. Julia introduces him to popular music and the banjo and, though a family conflict looms, young John is inspired to form his own band.
Director
Sam Taylor-Johnson
Box Office
Budget$1.5M
Revenue$6.6M
Production
Lipsync ProductionsEcosse FilmsUK Film CouncilFilm4 ProductionsNorthwest Vision and MediaHanWay Films
